Top 10 most valuable strikers in world football in 2025

Two players from Manchester City make it to this list

The 2024-25 season saw numerous strikers stealing the limelight after helping their teams win accolades and create history. Big teams have blindly scattered gold like autumn leaves to have the best strikers polish their attacking prowess.

From Manchester City signing Omar Marmoush recently to Kylian Mbappe making a record-breaking transfer to Real Madrid last season, strikers have always commanded the heftiest price tags.

In this feature article, we take a close look at the top ten most valuable strikers in world football (values via Transfermarkt):

10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – €75.00m

The North London legend, after bidding adieu to Tottenham Hotspur, joined the German giants Bayern Munich with the hope of ending his trophy drought. However, misfortune followed him as Bayern remained trophyless in Kane’s maiden season.

In his second season at the club, his brilliance saw Bayern clinch the Bundesliga trophy and also make it to the quarter-finals of the UCL. He scored 26 goals and had 8 assists for Bayern during 2024-25 season.

9. Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan) – €75.00m 

Marcus Thuram was an indispensable component in Simone Inzaghi’s setup and played a crucial role in taking Inter Milan into the Finals of the UEFA Champions League 2024.

He scored 14 goals in 32 games in the Italian top flight and fought tooth and nail until the final matchweek to help Inter retain the Italian honours.

8. Victor Gyokeres (Sporting CP) – €75.00m 

The Swedish striker has made a lot of headlines over the last couple of years after he took the footballing world by storm with his terrific performance in the Portuguese first division.

He played 33 games and scored 39 goals and contributing 7 assists as well, clocking an average of more than a goal in every match. He looks set to join Premier League giants Arsenal in summer 2025 transfer window.

7. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – €75.00m 

The former Eintracht Frankfurt talisman from Egypt had a brilliant 2024-25 in the German top flight and in the UEFA Europa League as well. After joining Manchester City, he will be looking forward to replicating the success of his compatriot, Mohamed Salah, in the Premier League.

He found the back of the net seven times and has been a lethal striking option. His chemistry with Erling Haaland will be crucial as Man City look forward to bouncing back after a disappointing trophyless campaign.

6. Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) – €75.00m 

The French superstar has been in sublime form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and helped them to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

He scored a total of 15 goals and made 8 assists during the Bundesliga 2024-25 season. He has shown signs of greatness at a very young age, and if he can keep improving, he can emerge as one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga next season.

Ekitike is set to join Liverpool for a reported fee close to £69m ($92.7m) with £10m ($13.4m) in potential add-ons.

5. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) – €95.00m

Lautaro Martinez would be frustrated after not lifting any major trophy this season, despite Inter coming so close to winning the double. As many feared, Inter lost the Serie A race to Napoli after dropping points and also faced a humiliating defeat in the UCL Finals against PSG.

Despite this, the Argentine was a major force to reckon with as he scored 12 goals in the Italian top flight and also had 9 goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League.

4. Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) – €100.00m

Julian Alvarez’s transfer from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid raised a lot of eyebrows, but it was probably one of the best decisions the young Argentine has ever made.

He unleashed his beast in the Spanish top flight after making 21 goal contributions in 37 games. All eyes will be on Alavarez if Atletico looks forward to progressing ahead in the FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds.

3. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) – €120.00m 

The Swedish striker has made a lot of headlines recently after reigning English Champions, Liverpool, are said to be interested in acquiring his services.

He deserves all the attention and fame after he worked really hard to make a name for himself in the English top flight. He scored 23 goals and made 6 assists in the Premier League this season and also helped the Magpies win the Carabao Cup.

2. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – €180.00m 

Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid seemed like a long-cherished dream coming true. However, unlike popular opinion, Real Madrid went trophyless in Mbappe’s inaugural season and suffered consecutive defeats against arch rivals FC Barcelona in the El Clasico.

Despite Madrid’s downfall, there is not even the slightest of doubt on Mbappe’s greatness as the French prodigy gave his every drop of sweat, blood and tears to fight for the badge.

1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – €180.00m 

Erling Haaland also had a rare trophyless season with Manchester City. Despite the Norwegian coming so close to taking his country to the FIFA World Cup 2026, his club failed to win any major trophy during 2024-25 season.

Haaland played 34 games for City and scored 31 goals. Despite City’s struggle in the midfield and a leaky defence, the Norwegian had put his best foot forward to secure a spot in the UCL and also helped Guardiola’s side make it to the finals of the FA Cup.

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